Poornima / Purnima Calendar: 2017
पूर्णिमा कलैन्डर: 2017

Purnima (also called Poornima, Sanskrit: पूर्णिमा) is the
full moon day in traditional Hindu calendar. Poornima is
associated with prosperity and divinity. It is considered a
highly auspicious day by Hindus and some people in India
even fast on Poornima and pray to Lord Vishnu. After fasting
people worship the moon god for his blessings. It is said
that this pooja can be very powerful and help the devotees
attain their wishes. In South India, the day is known as
Pournami, while it is called "Puranmashi" in the state of
Punjab and some parts of northern India. Poornima fasting
might be observed either on the day of Poornima or one
day before depending upon the starting time of Poornima
tithi as per Hindu Lunar calendar.

Significance Of Each Poornima:

Paush Poornima (पौष पूर्णिमा) :
Shakambari Jayanti is clebrated on this day. Devi
Shakambari, who is an incarnation of deity Durga, is
worshipped on this day. Jain people celebrate as a
start of Pushyaabhishek Yatra (पुष्यभिषेक यात्रा).
Taking a dip in any holy waters of Ganga and Yamuna is
considered auspicious on this day. Devotees believe
that a holy dip in sacred river Ganga and Yamuna on this
day frees the soul from cycle of reincarnation.

Magh Poornima (माघ पूर्णिमा): Magh
Poornima is venerated as a 'bathing festival' across the
country and a dip in the Ganga on this day holds high
religious merit. In Buddhism, there is a special
significance of this day. It is believed that Gautam
Buddha announced his impending death on this day. This
day is also celebrated as Ravidas Jayanti and Bhairav
Jayanti.

Phalgun Poornima (फाल्गुन पूर्णिमा):
Colorful festival of Holi is celebrated on the
Phalgun Poornima This day is also believed to be the
appearance day of Goddess Lakshmi.

Chaitra Poornima (चैत्र पूर्णिमा):
Chaitra Poornima is the first Poornima in the year
according to Hindu lunar calendar. This day is
celebrated as Hanuman Jayanti, the birth anniversary of
Hanuman. In some parts of India, people also worship God
Chitra Gupta, who was a scribe to Lord Yama.

Vaishakh Poornima (वैशाख पूर्णिमा):
Vaishakh Poorinma is also known as Buddha Poornima. It
is celebrated as Buddha Poornima to commemorate the
birth anniversary, Enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana
(death anniversary) of the Gautama Buddha.

Jyaistha Poornima (ज्येष्ठ पूर्णिमा):
Jyaistha Poornima is most popularly known as Vat
Poornima. On this particular day, Vatasavitri Vrat is
observed by married women to prolong their husbands’
health and lead a happy married life. It is celebrated
as Jagannath Purnima, Snan purnima and Devasnana purnima
in Orissa, especially at the Jagannath Puri temple.

Ashadha Poornima (आषाढ़ पूर्णिमा):
This Poornima is more popular by the name Guru Poornima,
a day sacred to the memory of the great sage Maharshi
Veda Vyasa. This day is dedicated to spiritual and
academic teachers.

Shravan Poornima(श्रावण पूर्णिमा):
This Poornima is considered very auspicious and
sacred in hindu religion . Shravan month is observed as
one of the holiest months of the Hindu calendar. Shravan
Poornima is also known as Narali Purnima , Hayagriva
Jayanthi and so on. The festival of Rakshabandhan is
also celebrated on this Poornima.

Bhadprada Poornima (भाद्रपद पूर्णिमा):
In the Tamil Solar calendar, the Bhadrapada month is
known as Purattaasi. Bhadrapada Poornima is the best day
to perform Maha Mrityunjaya Havan.It is considered
auspicious to perform Pitru Paksha Sraddha on next day
of Bhadrapada Poornima.

Ashwin Poornima (अश्विन पूर्णिमा):
This Poornima is also popular by other names such as
Sharad
Poornima, Kojagiri Poornima or Kaumudi (meaning
moonlight). It marks the end of monsoon. It is believed
that on this night Goddess Lakshmi visits from place to
place asking Kojagari (meaning "Who is awake") and bless
those who are found awake.

Kartik Poornima (कार्तिक पूर्णिमा):
This Poornima is also known by other names such as Deva
Deepavali or Tripuri Purnima. As per scriptures, this
day marks the defeat of demon Tripura by the Almighty
Shiva . Lord Karthikeya is the main deity worshiped on
this day, along with Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. In
Sikhism, it is celebrated as Guru Nanak Dev Birthday.
In Jainism, it is celebrated as a day of Pushkar Mela.

Margashirsha Poornima (मार्गशीर्ष पूर्णिमा):
This Poornima is also called as Battesi Poornima. As per
beliefs, working selflessly for others' welfare on this
day, earns blessings that are 32 times more than any
other day. It is also celebrated as Shri Dattatreya
Jayanti.